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Ramblings: Why a Sport Rules a City and its Collectors

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Whenever I set up at a show or have a conversation with a fellow hobbyist, there are times where the simplest question actually begets some real deep thoughts. One of the recent conversations I had centered around why Houston seems to be a far better card market than Dallas. I think there are two main reasons. The first is Tri Star being located in Houston really helps to … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Why a Sport Rules a City and its Collectors

Ramblings: On Deck in the Dallas Show Circuit

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It’s been nice to see the little resurgence in card shows here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From a time when any show would have been appreciated, we are going back to the 2-4 events per month routine more befitting of such a large metropolitan area.  It’s obviously still not like 25 years ago where on any given weekend there would be a minimum of 2-4 shows per week spread … [Read more...] about Ramblings: On Deck in the Dallas Show Circuit

Ramblings: Plano II Recap

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Our second charity fundraising show in the Dallas suburbs is history and after a couple of days of reflection, I realized that Plano II, white not quite as a major success as Plano I, was a truly good show in its own right. We understood going in that Labor Day weekend, although not the official end of summer in Texas that it is in the northern part of our country, may keep … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Plano II Recap

Ramblings: Show Report and Plano II Confirmed

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Last Saturday, I joined a few sports card dealers on the North Texas circuit and set up at a regional toy show that also promoted itself as a sports card show. One reason we all chose to set up was the table rates were so reasonable that it would be frankly hard to lose money if we tried. Believe it or not, some didn’t and I didn’t exactly rake in the cash. However, as with any … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Show Report and Plano II Confirmed

Rich’s Ramblings: Show Work Must Go On

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It’s been fun being in the show promotion business again—even on a small scale and we’re going to continue to let you tag along with our efforts to build and grow a small regional show here in the Dallas area. We’re still on target for our March 9 debut card show at Adat Chaverim in Plano, TX. I met recently with the rest of the Brotherhood (Men's Club) Board and presented … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Show Work Must Go On

Blog: Panini Sees New Basktball Card Market in Africa

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More than any other sport, the NBA has made tremendous efforts to grow its popularity outside North America and basketball cards are part of that mix. According to SLAM magazine, the league has set up its first office in South Africa. It’s located in Johannesburg. Amadou Gallo Fall, former Director of Player Personnel and Vice President of International Affairs for the … [Read more...] about Blog: Panini Sees New Basktball Card Market in Africa

Game-used Bobby Orr Jersey Brings $191,200

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The 1966-67 game-worn rookie jersey of NHL legend Bobby Orr, widely considered the greatest defenseman in hockey history, sold Friday for $191,200. The price includes a 19.5% Buyer's Premium. The buyer purchased the jersey via Heritage Auctions'  internet bidding platform.  The name and location of the winning bidder were not publicly revealed. "If ever there was such … [Read more...] about Game-used Bobby Orr Jersey Brings $191,200

Orr Jersey Could Be Windfall for Canadian Truck Driver

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John Rows had the good fortune of being the nephew of a Boston Bruins' scout in the late 1960s. Garry Young was a former NHL coach who traveled to Boston after Bobby Orr's rookie year and brought home a couple of gifts for kids in the family...jerseys worn by two of the team's stars, including the teenager Orr, already a sensation. Game-worn jerseys were just thought of … [Read more...] about Orr Jersey Could Be Windfall for Canadian Truck Driver

Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction

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Heritage Auctions will count on a  trio of never-before-offered game worn jerseys, from Mickey Mantle, Bobby Orr and Paul Hornung to anchor the deep variety of vintage sports memorabilia and trading cards the company is offering in its upcoming April 22-23 Signature Auction, online at HA.com and live in Dallas. “Not only are the Mantle, Orr and Hornung among the most … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction